Thruxton Sports Field
6 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🧺Picnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha
Getting here
51.21393, -1.58872
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 108m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 108m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Best for
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025
🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Hedgehog, Rabbit, Roe Deer +14 more · last seen 2024
🧺Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
🛝Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Broad-bodied Chaser, Syrphus +35 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Andover-MonxtonCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Harrow WayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Rose Lanebridleway · 64 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 64 mPath type: unclassified
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Thruxton - Emergency Access Gate
Photos
Thruxton - Emergency Access Gate
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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